The NPD (New Product Development) Strategic Sourcing Analyst will focus on the following initiatives:
- Focal point of all supply chain initiatives associated with NPD for assigned product lines.
- Develop & implement all integrated supply chain activities for New Product Introduction.
- Fully understand new project background information, including project footprint plan, project commercial information in terms of sample/ramp up/MP schedule and cost target, BOM components technical requirement and etc.
- Develop strategic vision for supply base at conception phase of new products.
- Improve time to market including quotation and sampling activities, driving material standardization,
- Arrange RFQ, analyze and organize SSR meeting to award business based on cost, lead time, core competency, and location.
- Ensure vendor quoted costs meet BOM cost Landing Zone targets. Work with commodity management team and should cost team to achieve the target.
- Design first-time-right supply chains for new products / platforms during development phase
- Promote Dual Source and Localization in new project phase.
- Work with commodity management to leverage supplier capabilities and improve collaboration among TE and supply base
- Improve overall service from Procurement to Internal customer e.g. project managers and project core team members.
- Provide strong support for TE manufacturing plant(s) for NPI.
- Holds Voice of Customer Sessions with internal customers and utilizes feedback to improve team performance and supply base service.
- Complete special projects as directed by regional or global management.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years experience in NPD Sourcing or project management role.
- Proven Experience in New Product Introduction as a sourcing analyst in a global company is preferred
- Experience in sourcing mechanical components such as stamping, molding, diecasting, machining, and electronics components such as PCB, PCBA, cable. Technical understanding of these commodities is required.
- Education: Bachelor level degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing/ Procurement or related field. Advanced degree a plus.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal English.
- Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, able to work well with international teams and individuals.
- Strong analytical skills, comprehensive and logic thinking.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Proficient in MS office suite; advanced Excel, Power point.
- Lean PD experience is a plus.
- Previous SAP experience or training a plus.
